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DPA Microphones DPA 6060 / 6061 CORE Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier

A 3 mm capsule that hides in a hairline or a shirt seam and still measures like a full-size DPA lavalier. Two sensitivities share the same body: the 6060 is the normal-SPL version for speech and general dialogue, and the 6061 is the loud-SPL version for a singer working close or a mic taped inside a costume. Both are omnidirectional pressure capsules with a 4 dB soft boost between 8 and 20 kHz from the supplied protection grid.

The connector is part of the order, not an afterthought. MicroDot is the modular DPA termination that takes a DAD adapter for almost any bodypack; the 3-pin LEMO, TA4F mini-XLR and mini-jack versions are wired at the factory for Sennheiser, Shure and mini-jack transmitters respectively. An unterminated (pigtail) version is also available for a tech who wants to solder on a connector that is not in the standard list. Pick the one that matches the transmitter you already own - a capsule terminated for the wrong pack cannot be re-terminated in the field.

Directional patternOmnidirectional
Principle of operationPressure, pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, plus/minus 2 dB40 Hz - 20 kHz with 4 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz6060: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dB re. 1 V/Pa); 6061: 6 mV/Pa (-44 dB re. 1 V/Pa)
Equivalent noise, A-weighted6060: typ. 24 dB(A); 6061: typ. 26 dB(A)
Max. SPL, THD 10%6060: 134 dB SPL peak; 6061: 144 dB SPL peak
Capsule diameter3 mm (0.12 in)
Cable length1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Weight8 g (0.29 oz) including cable and connector
Power5 - 10 V from a wireless transmitter through a DPA adapter; P48 with the DAD9001-BC XLR adapter
6060 Series Subminiature Lavalier Microphone - Product Introduction
Tim White on the 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones